The Enlightenment and the Birth of Modern Criticism
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Enlightenment Overview of the Enlightenment era and its significance in shaping modern Western thought
Module #2 Key Enlightenment Thinkers Biographical overview of influential Enlightenment figures such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Kant
Module #3 Enlightenment Values Exploration of core Enlightenment values including reason, individualism, and progress
Module #4 TheScientific Revolution How the scientific discoveries of the 16th and 17th centuries laid the groundwork for the Enlightenment
Module #5 The Rise of Critical Thinking How the Enlightenments emphasis on reason and critical inquiry led to the development of modern criticism
Module #6 The Birth of Literary Criticism How the Enlightenments emphasis on reason and analysis led to the development of modern literary criticism
Module #7 Immanuel Kant and the Critique of Judgment In-depth analysis of Kants influential work on aesthetics and criticism
Module #8 Denis Diderot and the Encyclopedia Exploration of Diderots monumental encyclopedia project and its impact on modern criticism
Module #9 The Rise of Art Criticism How the Enlightenments emphasis on aesthetics led to the development of modern art criticism
Module #10 The Emergence of Cultural Criticism How the Enlightenments emphasis on social and cultural analysis led to the development of modern cultural criticism
Module #11 Reason and Rationality Exploration of the Enlightenments emphasis on reason and rationality, and its implications for modern criticism
Module #12 The Debate Over Universalism Analysis of the Enlightenments debate over universalism, including the contributions of thinkers like Voltaire and Rousseau
Module #13 The Role of Emotions and Sentiment How Enlightenment thinkers approached the role of emotions and sentiment in shaping human experience and understanding
Module #14 The Critique of Authority How Enlightenment thinkers challenged traditional authority and paved the way for modern critical inquiry
Module #15 The Debate Over Human Nature Analysis of the Enlightenments debate over human nature, including the contributions of thinkers like Hobbes and Rousseau
Module #16 Literary Criticism of the 18th Century Case studies of influential literary critics of the 18th century, including Alexander Pope and Samuel Johnson
Module #17 Art Criticism of the 18th Century Case studies of influential art critics of the 18th century, including Johann Joachim Winckelmann
Module #18 Cultural Criticism of the 18th Century Case studies of influential cultural critics of the 18th century, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Module #19 The Emergence of Feminist Criticism How Enlightenment thinkers like Mary Wollstonecraft and Olympic de Gouges laid the groundwork for modern feminist criticism
Module #20 The Legacy of the Enlightenment in Modern Criticism Exploration of how Enlightenment ideas continue to shape modern critical inquiry and debate
Module #21 The Enlightenment and Postmodernism How Enlightenment ideas about reason and universalism have been challenged by postmodern thinkers
Module #22 The Enlightenment and Critical Theory How Enlightenment ideas about critical inquiry have shaped modern critical theory and cultural studies
Module #23 The Enlightenment and Digital Humanities Exploration of how Enlightenment ideas about reason and analysis are being applied in the digital humanities
Module #24 The Enlightenment and Contemporary Culture How Enlightenment ideas about culture and criticism continue to shape contemporary culture and society
Module #25 The Future of Criticism Final thoughts on the relevance and importance of Enlightenment ideas in shaping the future of modern criticism
Module #26 Primary Sources and Readings Compilation of primary sources and key readings from the Enlightenment era
Module #27 Secondary Sources and References Compilation of secondary sources and references for further reading and research
Module #28 Timeline of the Enlightenment Visual timeline of key events and figures of the Enlightenment era
Module #29 Glossary of Key Terms Glossary of key terms and concepts related to the Enlightenment and modern criticism
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Enlightenment and the Birth of Modern Criticism career
